Our patients value…
• Practitioners that address the root causes of illness
• Individualized holistic integrative care
• Being heard and empowered through health education
• Their bodies’ innate ability to heal
• Convenient access to a variety of health specialists
• Collaborative team approach for the whole family
Meet Your Synergistic Team
Julie Mai, DO
Traditional Osteopathic Physician
Medical Director & Founder
Dr. Mai practices comprehensive traditional osteopathy and cranial osteopathy, and is certified in Homeopathy and Bach Flower Essences. She treats infants, children, and adults. Many parents seek her care for plagiocephaly, reflux, digestive issues, sleep issues, and rare genetic disorder and defects. She also addresses developmental delays, learning disabilities, all forms of trauma, sports injuries, and frequent illnesses. Having worked closely with Doctor Viola Frymann for several years, she has experience in addressing the above health concerns for pediatric patients. Many adults also see her for headaches, concussions, traumas, back and joint pains. She also works with many holistic and biological dentists in San Diego and Orange County to help address oral facial development and health, dental alignment and airway optimization. In addition, Dr. Mai strongly believes in providing beneficial education for the patients and their family.
She currently is currently on the Board of Directors for the Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA), Osteopathy’s Promise to Children (OPC), and Osteopathic Center for Children (OCC). She currently serves as the President of OCC and President-Elect of OCA. She is part of the teaching faculty for OPC at the Osteopathic Center San Diego and for the OCA. She is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO).
Since the inception of her career, Dr. Mai has always worked towards creating a safe and collaborative space to bring forth YOUR most Optimal, Functional Health within your intelligent, adaptive body. As a Medical Director, she has selected a clinical team of synergistic, like-minded practitioners who embody this vision of working together for the patient’s benefit. As a Team, we are excited to be part of YOUR journey towards optimal Self Health.
Misty Studer
Administrative Support
Misty has grown up most of her life in Northern California. She is married, and a mom of two grown children and a little chihuahua named Earl. She has loved working in the medical field as a Medical Assistant front and back office for 17 years. Her interests include spending time with her family, hiking, kayaking, reading and hanging out at the beach. Misty enjoys connecting with people and helping them with their scheduling needs and seeing the improvement of each patient’s health journey at the Center for Synergistic Healing. Please call 760-334-8388 if you have any questions.
David Allen, L.Ac., DACM
Pediatric Acupuncturist & Herbalist
David offers both acupuncture and herbal treatments for the Pediatric population. He addresses issues relating to colds & respiratory, digestive system, autism, eye disorder, ADD/ADHD, Tourette’s, learning disorders, speech delays, Sensory Processing disorders, bedwetting, sleep problems, skin issues and much more. He developed painless, needle-free alternatives to acupuncture and tasty herbal formulas from his direct studies with Alex Tiberi, whom is known as the foremost expert on pediatric acupuncture and herbalism in the Western world. David believes that all children deserve every chance at a healthy and happy life and has devoted his life to helping them achieve their highest potential.
Josh Dodds, NTP
Holistic Nutritionist
Josh helps health-focused clients recover from chronic illnesses and recurring symptoms, so they can function optimally and feel their best. He focuses on whole food nutrition and holistic health, which have been the most influential healing forces in his life, his many clients, friends, and family he has worked with. He believes incredible healing can occur when you give your body the nutrients it needs, especially in food found in nature. He hopes to inspire many people towards this life-changing experience. Josh sees clients with a variety of health complaints including gut health, immune challenges / autoimmunity, fatigue, lethargy, burnout, and sleep issues.
Sherine Blair, L.Ac.
Acupuncturist
Sherine enjoys and is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, but has a particular interest in treating orthopedic/musculoskeletal conditions (injuries, acute or chronic pain, post-op healing), all aspects of women’s health (menstrual disorders, peri-menopause symptoms, fertility, labor preparation, etc), anxiety and overall stress reduction, and skin rejuvenation with microneedling. She provides individualized and integrative care and believes in a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory in conjunction with modern, biomedical understanding and approach to treatment.
“Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are.”
Gretel Ehrlich
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Denis Waitley
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